Uduaghan: welfare of ex-service men is duty of Nigerians

Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has enjoined Nigerians to take the welfare of ex-service men as a national challenge.

The governor, who spoke yesterday at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Asaba, said the welfare of ex-service men should be seen as the responsibility of all, adding that they should be supported.

Uduaghan said his administration would rehabilitate the ex-service men and their families, especially those who lost their loved ones in active service.

He added: “Ex-service men should be taken care of. My administration will ensure that ex-service men in this state are given job opportunities. The promises made about their welfare will be fulfilled.”

He said the Armed Forces Remembrance Day was an occasion set aside to pay homage to the ex-service men who laid down their lives for the unity of the nation, and enjoined Nigerians to contribute to their welfare.

The governor advised the younger generation to learn from the sacrifices made by the ex-service men, and to be patriotic.

He promised to support the families of the fallen heroes and improve their welfare.